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CompTIA Project+
For project managers, the CompTIA Project+ certification covers the entire process of project management, including initiation, planning, execution, acceptance, support and closure.
CompTIA Project+ is a globally recognized project management certification that identifies qualified and quality project managers.
The CompTIA Project+ certification is an international, vendor-neutral certification that covers the entire project life cycle from initiation and planning through execution, acceptance, support and closure. CompTIA Project+ gives project managers the skills necessary to complete projects on time and within budget, and creates a common project management language among project team members. CompTIA Project+ certification of project managers and team members can help to create a project management culture in large and small organizations.
CompTIA Project+ covers the business and technical project management skills needed to successfully manage business projects. It emphasizes getting buy-in from stakeholders, proper scheduling and budget control.
CDW requires CompTIA Project+ in certain positions, and it is recommended for project managers at Alltel, Dell, Ricoh and the U.S. Dept. of State.
Unlike some project management certifications, CompTIA Project+ can be earned in a reasonable period of time and cost-effectively. There are no prerequisites, and candidates are not required to submit an application or complete additional hours of continuing education.
The newest version of CompTIA Project+ covers the 2009 objectives. For those studying toward the 2003 objectives, that exam will be available through March 31, 2011.
2009 Objectives
Number of questions: 100
Length of test: 90 minutes
Passing score: 710 on a scale of 100-900
Recommended experience: One year of managing, directing or participating in small- to medium-scale projects
Language: English
Exam code: PK0-003
Duration:
Three days
Description:
This ILT Series course, rated 5.0/5.0 in overall quality by ProCert Labs, will prepare students for the current CompTIA Project+ certification exam. It covers the full range of project management concepts students need to know to plan and implement projects. Students will take an in-depth look at all phases of the project life-cycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing a project. Learning how to manage business concerns such as scope, cost and time is balanced by thorough coverage of best practices in managing all three. Students will also learn how to create project plans, evaluate project performance, as well as manage change and quality. Course manual comes with CertBlaster exam prep software (download).
Course Details
Unit 1: Project management overview
Topic A: Introduction to project management
Topic B: IT project management
Topic C: Different types of organizational structures
Unit 2: Project initiation
Topic A: Stakeholder requirements
Topic B: Business case
Topic C: Requirements analysis
Topic D: Key roles and responsibilities
Topic E: The project charter
Topic F: Stakeholder consensus and approval
Unit 3: Project planning, estimating and scheduling
Topic A: Planning phase
Topic B: Defining scope
Topic C: Creating a work breakdown structure
Topic D: Developing time and cost estimates
Topic E: Creating a budget
Topic F: The project team
Topic G: The project schedule
Unit 4: Creating project plans
Topic A: The communications management plan
Topic B: The procurement management plan
Topic C: The risk management plan
Topic D: The quality management plan
Topic E: The project management plan
Unit 5: Managing people
Topic A: Managing the project team
Topic B: Relationship with customer and sponsor
Unit 6: Managing cost and evaluating project performance
Topic A: Tracking
Topic B: Performance reporting
Unit 7: Managing change and quality
Topic A: Managing change
Topic B: Managing quality
Unit 8: Project closure
Topic A: Closing a project